Effect of different substrates in aquaponic lettuce production associated with intensive tilapia farming with water recirculation systems

Geisenhoff, Luciano Oliveira; Jordan, Rodrigo Aparecido; Santos, Rodrigo Couto; Oliveira, Fabrício Correia de; Gomes, Éder Pereira

doi:10.1590/1809-4430-eng.agric.v36n2p291-299/2016

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“…Cortez et al (2008) noted that regardless of the system or reared species that is used, water from aquaculture systems supplies sufficient nutrients to meet the plant requirements in aquaponics; however, mineral supplementation is necessary, especially K + and Mg + , for correct plant development. Nevertheless, Geisenhoff et al (2016) indicated that tilapia systems supply enough nutrients to hydroponic lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. Verônica) production.…”

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“…Verônica) production. Aquaponics in closed places improves vegetable quality and productivity, as it allows better nutritional control, higher density and a reduction in pests and diseases (Geisenhoff et al 2016). The recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) is a closed water system, in which the outlet water passes through a treatment process before re-entering the production tank.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Aquaponics in closed places improves vegetable quality and productivity, as it allows better nutritional control, higher density and a reduction in pests and diseases (Geisenhoff et al . ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Nevertheless, Geisenhoff et al . () indicated that tilapia systems supply enough nutrients to hydroponic lettuce ( Lactuca sativa var. Verônica) production.…”

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Overview of strategies that contribute to the environmental sustainability of pond aquaculture: rearing systems, residue treatment, and environmental assessment tools

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Medeiros

Camargo

2019

Reviews in Aquaculture

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Aquaculture is responsible for almost 50% of the global production of aquatic organisms. However, the activity generates residues that cause environmental impacts. Several strategies can be adopted from the planning stage to the residue treatment to reduce these negative impacts. Alternative rearing systems, such as integrated multi‐trophic aquaculture (IMTA), integrated aquaculture‐agriculture systems, recirculation systems (RAS) and biofloc (BFT), can be implemented in place of the traditional monocultures. At the residue treatment stage, the solids particles can be removed by the settlement of suspended solids in tanks or mechanical filters. The reduction in dissolved nutrients is used in biological filters, constructed wetlands or the irrigation of agricultural crops. Finally, we describe the methodologies that are used to estimate the aquaculture environmental impacts. These methodologies allow the stages and processes that have a higher environmental impact in the production chain to be identified. Among them, we can highlight the life‐cycle assessment (LCA), emergy analysis and ecological footprint. The strategies described in this study can contribute to increasing aquaculture sustainability; however, studies should be developed that focus on more than just productivity and profitability, as it is necessary to include social and environmental issues.

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Section: Rearing Systems and Management Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Rearing Systems and Management Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Nevertheless, Geisenhoff et al . () indicated that tilapia systems supply enough nutrients to hydroponic lettuce ( Lactuca sativa var. Verônica) production.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Overview of strategies that contribute to the environmental sustainability of pond aquaculture: rearing systems, residue treatment, and environmental assessment tools

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2019

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“…Sikawa and Yakupitiyage (2010) used nutrient rich catfishpond water to produce lettuce and obtained higher head weight and yield in builders' grade sand (0.10-0.25 mm in size) than in gravel (2.5 cm in size). Geisenhoff et al (2016) compared the production of lettuce using two substrates in medium-based hydroponics (crushed stone vs flexible polyurethane foam) in an AP system with Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). They did not observe significant differences in lettuce productivity, with an average yield of 2.27 kg m -2 .…”

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Hydroponic systems and water management in aquaponics: a review

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Aquaponics (AP), the integrated multi-trophic fish and plants production in quasi-closed recirculating system, is one of the newest sustainable food production systems. The hydroponic component of the AP directly influences water quality (in turn influencing fish growth and health), and water consumption (through evapotranspiration) of the entire system. In order to assess the role of the design and the management of the hydroponic component on the overall performance, and water consumption of the aquaponics, 122 papers published from 1979 to 2017 were reviewed. Although no unequivocal results were found, the nutrient film technique appears in several aspects less efficient than medium-based or floating raft hydroponics. The best system performance in terms of fish and plant growth, and the highest nutrient removal from water was achieved at water flow between 0.8 L min -1 and 8.0 L min -1 . Data on water consumption of aquaponics are scarce, and no correlation between the ratio of hydroponic unit surface/fish tank volume and the system water loss was found. However, daily water loss was positively correlated with the hydroponic surface/fish tank volume ratio if the same experimental conditions and/or systems were compared. The plant species grown in hydroponics influenced the daily water loss in aquaponics, whereas no effect was exerted by the water flow (reciprocating flood/drain cycle or constant flow) or type (medium-based, floating or nutrient film technique) of hydroponics.

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Performance of an aquaponics system using constructed semi-dry wetland with lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) on treating wastewater of culture of Amazon River shrimp (Macrobrachium amazonicum)

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Aquaponics is a science that integrates animal aquatic production with vegetable culture in recirculating water systems. The performance of an aquaponics system using constructed semi-dry wetland with lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) planted on treating wastewater of culture of shrimp Macrobrachium amazonicum was evaluated. Each aquaponics module consisted in four culture tanks (1 m 3 tank −1), conical sedimentation tank (0.1 m 3), circular holding tank (0.2 m 3), and constructed semi-dry wetland (0.2 m × 1.0 m × 4.0 m). Post larvae (PL) shrimps with an initial average mass of 314 ± 4.75 mg were stocked at density treatments in quadruplicate: (A) 40 shrimps m −2 , (B) 80 shrimps m −2 , and (C) 120 shrimps m −2. Our results showed the average final mass of shrimps had a slight reduction at the density 80 and 120 shrimps. However, it did not differ significantly between the treatments. The ultimate survival and productivity were higher in density 80 and 120 shrimps. The maximum biomass productivity occurred at the treatment with density 120 shrimps. The aquaponics recirculation system using constructed semi-dry wetlands with lettuce adequately treated the water at the densities tested. Various water quality parameters were deemed suitable for shrimp culture, but for lettuce not, especially the temperature. The shrimp density was inappropriate which limited the system to accumulate and increase the concentration of nutrients to vegetables with lessening the yield. Nonetheless, the system with higher density has higher nutrient content that plants demonstrated significantly better growth and yield. The results showed the potential use of organics waste generated in a family lettuce hydroponic production, but for a commercial production is indicated supplementation with nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and potassium in the water.

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Effect of different substrates in aquaponic lettuce production associated with intensive tilapia farming with water recirculation systems

Cited by 19 publications

References 10 publications

Overview of strategies that contribute to the environmental sustainability of pond aquaculture: rearing systems, residue treatment, and environmental assessment tools

Overview of strategies that contribute to the environmental sustainability of pond aquaculture: rearing systems, residue treatment, and environmental assessment tools

Hydroponic systems and water management in aquaponics: a review

Performance of an aquaponics system using constructed semi-dry wetland with lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) on treating wastewater of culture of Amazon River shrimp (Macrobrachium amazonicum)

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